| A | B |
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| allege | (v.) To state as a fact but without offering proof. |
| conclusive | (adj.) Putting an end to doubt; convincing. |
| counterpart | (n.) A person or thing that is similar to another. |
| dismal | (adj.) 1. Dark or extremely gloomy. 2. Causing misery or sadness; depressing. |
| enthrall | (v.) To hold the attention of as though under a spell. |
| exotic | (adj.) Fascinating because of being very different from the ordinary. |
| incredulous | (adj.) 1. Doubtful; skeptical. 2. Showing disbelief. |
| legendary | (adj.) 1. Well-known; famous and much talked about over a long period of time. 2. Relating to a story (usually untrue) handed down from the past. |
| lurk | (v.) To prowl or lie hidden, as though about to attack. |
| menagerie | (n.) A collection of animals kept in cages for showing to the public. |
| naive | (adj.) 1. Inexperienced; ready to accept without analyzing. 2. Simple in a childlike way; innocent. |
| pander | (v.) To give or promise what is wanted in order to please someone. |
| plausible | (adj.) Seeming to be true but not necessarily so. |
| preposterous | (adj.) Too absurd to be believed; ridiculous. |
| scrupulous | (adj.) Marked by close attention to the smallest detail. 2. Acting in a correct and honest manner. |
